I learned several things yesterday.
- Check the weather forecast for market day and dress accordingly. Also, keep a spare sweatshirt in the truck.
- Take a thermos of coffee, hot cider or hot chocolate if it's going to be cool and plenty of water if it's going to be hot.
- Be fair to myself when setting prices. Remind myself that it's not just the cost of what I make, it's the time and effort it takes to make it, and just because I grow it doesn't make it free.
- Herbs are not very popular even when recipes are provided. I need to think on ways to improve that or quit selling them.
- Labels should be waterproof to survive a rainy market day.
- Start preparing for market day months before the market opens. Know what I'm going to sell and start canning it as soon as possible and/or sell remaining jars from the year before.
- Even on a rainy day, the market can be fun....especially when friends and family show up.
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